Episode 8 of 100 Days of Mothman features Heather Moser — a classics professor, author, and researcher with Small Town Monsters, where she’s been instrumental in both film projects and their publishing arm.

In this episode, Heather and I go beyond the Mothman to explore the cryptids and folklore of Appalachia. From eerie tales rooted in the hills to historical and genealogical records that ground these legends, Heather brings both scholarly insight and a love for the strange.

We dig into why Appalachia has become a hotbed for high strangeness — from mysterious sightings to enduring folk stories — and how these legends connect to the larger-than-life mystery of the Mothman. Are we looking at misunderstood history, supernatural omens, or cultural myths with real teeth?

This episode blends folklore, history, and mystery into one thoughtful journey through Appalachia’s cryptid landscape.
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